Thales, Stockport, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Software Engineering Manager role at Thales. Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom. Some travel to client sites and other Thales UK sites may be required. Thales UK offers flexible working patterns and opportunities for career development within a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Ensure relevant department/product/project management plans are kept up to date and the correct level of governance is executed for the products/projects
• Ensure development is performed in accordance with these plans
• Liaise with Project Customers as required
• Plan, coordinate and monitor the performance of the work, identify and manage risks during all the Work Package lifecycle until closure
• Capture and monitor metrics appropriate to each stage of the project/product lifecycle, and enact plans to continuously improve the project/product development
• Review Engineering Forward Load with SWEM and Head of SW Delivery
• Contribute to bid activities regarding estimates, project scheduling and bid gate review inputs
• Proactive in expanding professional knowledge; seek opportunities within and outside of Thales to develop software, engineering and management skills
• Develop skills through training, mentoring and feedback
• Encourage innovation of ideas and new technology and techniques
• Provide support to less experienced team members to ensure they follow procedures and perform effectively
• Lead by example and utilise the Thales Leadership model to create a high performing culture and coaching environment

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and proven application of engineering project delivery and processes across the full project lifecycle with cognisance of commercial impacts
• Knowledge and experience of agile methodologies and practices
• Experience of configuration control and change management
• Experience of requirements management, software design and development
• Experience of integration and verification activities
• Experience of risk management
• Experience of bid management and estimation techniques
• Good understanding of current trends in software engineering development techniques and technologies
• Experience in the use of industry standard software engineering toolset

Beneficial

• >5 years of experience in a SW Delivery role including management of deliveries from multiple integrated SW Development and Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification teams
• Experience of managing multi-million pound SW Work packages
• Experience of multi-site/multi-country development within a complex stakeholder environment
• Experience of SW sub-contract management
• Experience with specific management toolsets – Atlassian Jira, Windchill PLM

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent

Values & Behaviours

The successful candidate will demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Leadership at Thales Model:

• Think Big
• Make It Happen
• Together

Security Clearance

Please visit the UK Security Vetting guidance for further information. Eligibility for full SC typically requires residence in the UK for the last 5 years; in some cases a minimum of 3 years may be accepted with additional checks.

What we can offer

Thales offers market leading training, development and mentoring opportunities. We hire from within as a priority and support flexible working patterns to help you reach your ambitions.

Flexibility & Work Environment

Role is delivered through a combination of remote and office-based collaborative working. When in the office, you will be based at the UK site with access to facilities and resources described by Thales.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus and benefits package
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Life Cover
• Progression and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing resources

Thales is an equal opportunities employer. We provide reasonable adjustments in recruitment and adhere to inclusive hiring practices.

Location and Additional Notes

Stockport, England, United Kingdom

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